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University of North Carolina lists this Assistant/Associate Professor opportunity in chapel hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Philosophy -
Posting Open Date
09/29/2026
Application Deadline
10/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor
Appointment Type
Faculty
Vacancy ID
FAC
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2027
Position Information
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Philosophy is committed to advancing and transmitting an understanding of fundamental questions of reality, knowledge, and value, and is an essential element of a liberal education. The Department of Philosophy looks at the history of struggles to answer these fundamental questions and develops analytical and critical resources for engaging these questions as they arise in individual and common experience. There is a permanent faculty count of 21 and a fixed-term faculty count of 5 (depending on academic year and funding availability) who provide instruction on both the Undergraduate and graduate level. The Department currently enrolls hundreds of students every fall, spring and summer and houses the PPE Program (Philosophy, Political Science and Economics) and the Parr Center for Ethics. There are also 37 enrolled graduate student teaching assistants who provide instruction to undergraduates throughout the academic year. Both the faculty and the graduate students are actively engaged in research in areas including ethics, political philosophy, ancient philosophy, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of language.
Position Summary
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting at the level of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor in Philosophy of Emerging Technologies, broadly construed, including, but not limited to, the ethical, societal, legal, and policy implications of innovations in biotechnology, AI, diagnostics, therapeutics, and other emerging technologies. The successful applicant will normally teach two courses per semester (graduate and/or undergraduate); will be involved in thesis supervision; and will have other standard non-teaching duties such as departmental administration, graduate and undergraduate mentorship, and participation in our department's vigorous intellectual life.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D in Philosophy or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the areas which examine the ethical, social, and existential impacts of new tools like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital networks.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
We would like candidates to submit 4-5 letters of recommendation using the reference portal, with one of the recommendations focusing on teaching.
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Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Thomas Hofweber, W. R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at or send an email to
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
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